Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha has arrived in Chile to join the football club Colo-Colo. The player, whose real name is Josimar Jose Evore Dias, is expected to make his debut for the club on August 16 against O'Higgins.
The 40-year-old goalkeeper will sign a six-month contract with Colo-Colo, which includes the possibility of a one-year extension. The club has received permission to use the player's nickname on his shirt. In Portuguese, the nickname Vozinha means 'little grandmother'.
17.4 million Instagram followers
Vozinha's social media following increased from approximately 50,000 following his performance against Spain in June.
Vozinha's career includes stints with the Portuguese second division side Chaves, as well as clubs in Angola, Cyprus, Moldova, and Slovakia.
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Disputed reports suggest that Vozinha's Instagram followers rose to nearly 30 million following his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Additionally, Colo-Colo has reportedly announced that the goalkeeper officially signed his contract after passing a medical examination, though this remains an unverified claim.
Colo-Colo has reportedly announced that Vozinha officially signed his contract following a medical examination, though this claim remains disputed. Additionally, some sources suggest his Instagram following surged to nearly 30 million following his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a figure that is also contested.
While Vozinha is expected to sign his contract on Monday and begin training on Tuesday, Colo-Colo has received permission to allow him to use his nickname on his jersey despite Chilean regulations. Additionally, some reports dispute whether his Instagram followers have reached nearly 30 million following his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and there is conflicting information regarding whether the club officially announced his signing after a medical examination.
Although reports dispute whether he has already signed, Colo-Colo is reportedly set to finalize the deal on Monday following a medical examination, with the goalkeeper expected to begin training on Tuesday. Additionally, other Chilean clubs have granted Colo-Colo permission to bypass local regulations, allowing Vozinha to use his nickname on his match shirt.
While reports of an official contract signing following a medical exam remain disputed, other sources indicate Vozinha is set to sign on Monday and begin training on Tuesday. Additionally, Colo-Colo has reportedly been granted permission by other Chilean clubs to allow the goalkeeper to use his nickname on his shirt, despite local regulations prohibiting such practice.
While reports conflict regarding whether he has already signed his contract following a medical exam, other sources indicate Vozinha is scheduled to sign with Colo-Colo on Monday and begin training on Tuesday. Additionally, despite Chilean regulations against using nicknames on jerseys, other clubs in the league have granted Colo-Colo permission for the goalkeeper to use 'Vozinha' on his shirt.
While reports indicate Vozinha is set to sign on Monday and begin training Tuesday, there are conflicting claims regarding his official status; some sources state he has already signed following a medical, though Colo-Colo has not disclosed his contract duration. Additionally, despite Chilean regulations, the club has been granted permission to let the goalkeeper use his nickname on his shirt after other clubs agreed to the request.
Colo-Colo has received permission and agreement from other Chilean clubs to allow Vozinha to use his nickname on his shirt, despite local regulations prohibiting such practice. Additionally, while some reports claim his contract is officially signed, other sources indicate he is set to sign on Monday following a medical examination.
While Vozinha is set to sign his contract on Monday and begin training on Tuesday, Colo-Colo has reportedly received special permission to allow the goalkeeper to use his nickname on his shirt, despite Chilean regulations typically prohibiting such practice. Additionally, sources claim his Instagram followers have surged to nearly 30 million following his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, though this figure remains disputed.
Colo-Colo has reportedly secured an exception from the Chilean Football Association to allow Vozinha to use his nickname on his jersey, a request supported by other Chilean clubs despite standard regulations. Additionally, local media reports indicate the goalkeeper will earn a monthly salary equivalent to 44,500 euros. Following his arrival on August 2nd, his presentation at the Monumental Stadium featured a skydiver flying his jersey into the stadium amidst live music and fireworks.
While official contract details remain disputed, local media reports indicate Vozinha will earn approximately 44,500 euros per month at Colo-Colo. Additionally, Colo-Colo has received special permission from the Chilean football association (ANFP) to allow the goalkeeper to use his nickname on his jersey, despite regulations that typically prohibit such names.
Colo-Colo has announced that Vozinha officially signed his contract following a medical examination, though reports dispute whether the contract duration was disclosed. Additionally, the club received special permission from the Chilean football association to allow the goalkeeper to use his nickname on his jersey, a practice typically prohibited by local regulations.
Colo-Colo has received special permission from the Chilean football association (ANFP) to allow Vozinha to use his nickname on his jersey, despite regulations that typically prohibit such names. Additionally, local media reports suggest the goalkeeper will earn a monthly salary equivalent to 44,500 euros. While some sources claim he has officially signed his contract following a medical examination, others state he is set to sign on Monday and begin training on Tuesday.
Following his medical, Vozinha is expected to play for Colo-Colo until December with an option for an additional year, reportedly earning 44,500 euros per month. Although Chilean regulations typically prohibit such names, the ANFP granted an exception allowing the goalkeeper to use his nickname on his jersey. The presentation at Monumental Stadium featured a grand ceremony with live music, fireworks, and a skydiver flying in his jersey.
Vozinha's presentation at the Monumental Stadium featured a massive show with live music, fireworks, and a goalkeeper jersey being flown into the stadium by a skydiver. Following the announcement, the Chilean football association (ANFP) granted a special exception allowing the player to use his nickname on his jersey, a practice otherwise prohibited by league regulations. Additionally, local media reports suggest the goalkeeper will earn approximately 44,500 euros per month, with a contract expected to run until December alongside an option for an additional year.
While Vozinha's signing remains disputed, reports suggest he will earn approximately 44,500 euros per month and is expected to play until December with an option for an additional year. Additionally, the Chilean football association (ANFP) has granted a rare exception allowing the goalkeeper to use his nickname on his jersey. His presentation at the Monumental Stadium featured a large-scale event with fireworks, live music, and a skydiver flying his jersey into the stadium.
While reports suggest Vozinha's contract will run until December with an option for an additional year, local media claims he will earn 44,500 euros per month. Additionally, the Chilean football association has granted a rare exception allowing the goalkeeper to use his nickname on his jersey despite standard regulations. Although some sources dispute his official signing, he is expected to begin training on Tuesday following his arrival in Chile.
Vozinha is expected to play for Colo-Colo until the end of the season in December, with an option for an additional year. While some sources claim he has already officially signed, other reports indicate he is set to sign on Monday following a medical examination. Additionally, the Chilean football association (ANFP) has reportedly granted an exception allowing the goalkeeper to use his nickname on his jersey, despite regulations prohibiting such usage.
Vozinha is expected to play for Colo-Colo until the end of the season in December, with an option for an additional year. Additionally, local media reports suggest the goalkeeper will earn a monthly salary equivalent to 44,500 euros. Although Chilean regulations typically prohibit nicknames on jerseys, the ANFP has granted an exception allowing Vozinha to use his moniker on his shirt.